3d animation software overview

Choose the right 3d animation software for you

3D animation has become an indispensable part of the film and television industry. In fact, it has strongly made its presence felt in the web and print industries as well. Whether you aspire to become a 3D designer or graduate from a 2-D to 3D, making the right choice is imperative, yet very confusing. On the other hand, you might want a program that allows you to casually dabble with 3D animation software for the sake of interest or have some kind of rendering to make your website more interesting. There are some big names in the world of 3D animation programs and then there are some humble choices as well, the deciding factor should be your interest and purpose. There is a lot to choose from as the world of 3D animation software has never been this exiting and fiery. Here is a detailed look into the various 3d animation software to help decide what is perfect for you.

Autodesk 3D Max

Autodesk 3ds Max has always been considered one of the premium 3D animation software on the planet. It has a few pros and cons, obviously, and well go into those in more detail in the course of this article.

Platforms:
First market: Viz, Games

DVD training: Good

Price: 5000 euro

Autodesk Maya

I would call Maya the king of 3D animation software, but that would be an understatement. Because the simple fact is that Maya is so very much more. It's a complete 3D modeling, animations and special effects suite.

Platforms:
First market: Games, Film

DVD training: Very Good

Price: 2500 euro

Autodesk Mudbox

Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software gives modelers & texture artists the freedom to create production-ready 3D digital artwork without worrying about the technical details. A powerful creative tool set of stencils and brushes for ultra-realistic 3D character modeling, engaging environments, and stylized props.

Platforms:
First market: Sculpting, texture

DVD training: Good

Price: 980 euro

Newtek Lightwave

LightWave 3D was an early entry into the the world of 3D animation, and with their latest releases are certainly on par with any other 3D animation software on the market. In this article I'll try to point out the various aspects and features of LightWave 3D from the point of view of an experienced 3D animator.

Platforms:
First market: VFX, VIZ, LWcad

DVD training: Very Good

Price: 800 euro

Luxology Modo 401

Modo is a highly radical 3D animation program. It doesn't just build on some program that has been around for years – instead it's a whole new approach to 3d modeling and 3D animation.

Platforms:
First market: VFX, VIZ, LWcad

DVD training: Very Good

Price: 800 euro

E-on Vue 8.5

E-on software is the leading developer of quality solutions for the creation, rendering and integration of natural 3D environments. Vue 8.5 offers CG professionals the premiere solution for creating exceptionally rich and realistic Digital Nature environments.

Platforms:
First market: Landscape, nature

DVD training: Good

Price: 748 euro

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